Mums and dads – grandparents, godparents or carers – needn’t let a nightmare flight spoil a dream family holiday before it’s even begun. Follow these five tips and get the family holiday off to a flying start! Be prepared Kids pick up on stress, anxiety and other negative vibes, be as organised and as stress-free … Read more
Many of my childhood holidays growing up were spent in Wales so it’s a place which holds special memories for me. My Grandad came from Wales so we would tie in camping holidays in the Wye Valley with visiting distant relatives. It’s a place where I would love to take the Beans to more as … Read more
We’ve been having some chocolatey fun that didn’t involve eating it (well not straight away, that part came later) with the help of these fun Melt & Make Chocolate Egg Heads kits from Stay In Cornwall. The Beans thought it was great fun to make their own Easter Eggs although I must admit I was … Read more
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Now that we have managed to convert the Beans to our love of camping we plan on going even more this Summer, even if you can just get away for a night or two it can feel like you have been away for a week. Time goes slowly when you’re camping and if you’re lucky … Read more
We have been looking at luxury family holiday options but we keep stumbling when it comes family size. What are your tips for holidays as a large family?
I had never heard of the Food Saver until an email landed in my inbox just before Christmas asking if I would like to try one out. We all know that Christmas is a time when there is a lot of leftover food going spare – day old Turkey sandwich anyone? As a family we … Read more
We as a family always look forward to the summer holidays. Gone is the hassle of waking up early to usher children into school uniforms or their scruffs for nursery, double checking schoolbags, and ensure everyone has their lunch. It means sleeping in a bit more if you’re lucky, and if not, then knowing that … Read more
In the years BTB (Before The Beans) I have dined on some very special meals in some amazing locations so choosing myself a custom-made menu for the Celebrity Cruises challenge #TasteofTravel has taken some thinking over let me tell you! Celebrity Cruises were just voted Ocean Cruise Line of the Year in the 2014 Food … Read more